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    The Briggs And Stratton V8

    First: Yes, if you scrounge properly, there are still plenty of those flathead twins out there - sometimes for FREE. Most are the vertical shaft from riding mowers. They were also up to 46 CID. There are a few youtube videos of people making light plane engines from them - direct drive. (too...
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    The Briggs And Stratton V8

    I've had similar thoughts for years ( I just don't have the machine experience). Wondering exactly which blocks he started with for cylinders, and whatever he chose for stroke is a wild card. It sure sounds nice. Now for someone to take the Honda GC series (OHC) and make a modernized version...
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    Looking for Loehle P-40 Info

    You may already know, but they were more assembly instructions than plans. Hopefully, someone has something that will help you. I'll be watching to see how this comes out. Dennis
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    It always amazed me that GM had one wheel bolt pattern, Ford had another, Chrysler different etc. Now, they all PURPOSLEY try to make everything as difficult as possible. Lightbulbs, fuses (don't even get me started on all the different kinds of fuses), fasteners. Dennis
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    I should have thought about this. We have 4 Subarus and I drive one every day. If a "Franken engine" is being dreamed up, maybe a combination of VW, Corvair, and Subaru parts to make a "Corvolksbaru". Dennis
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    1. What is so bad about the stock cam location (VW or Corvair)? Is it just that it is at he bottom instead of the top like a "real" airplane engine? 2. Back to my overhead cam suggestion. something was mentioned about OHCs and high RPMs. I don't see where it's necessary to run high revs just...
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    I didn't realize that such an extension already existed. The existing (stock) keyway and flange held up well. I do recall having a set conversion plans from way back (Wynne's?) and they had a machined adapter that bolted to the original Corvair crank, and tapered out to a standard prop flange...
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    I'll add this: For Corvair engine conversions, someone should come up with an extension housing like the one Monnet used on the Aero vee back in the '70s (IIRC). This could bolt where the bell housing went (cover used now) and provide that extra bearing that is talked about as it was used on...
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    Regarding that "future Corvair engine", here's some info. Note that it probably never existed in more than a prototype. My point is this: If one is going to dream, scheme, or even plan to make the molds for casting the existing Corvair plocks, go a step further and make use of more modern...
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    While some may have mistaken that the "Next Gen" would have been a cast iron block, it was cast aluminum. As to the statement that "Cast iron never works out in air cooled engines", MILLIONS of old air cooled "one lung" cast iron engines from the '40s to the '70s disagree with you. WEIGHTWISE...
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    Corvair aero engines: The next chapter

    A few things to add here. First, I just tossed out a Corvair block a couple of weeks ago. It was in a "parts package" that I had purchased (for Corvair CAR use). Unfortunately, after sitting for who know how long in a salt air environment, the block was junk (badly corroded lifter bores)...
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    US Military Shoots Down Fourth Flying Object Near Michigan

    Then you have those clowns that attached a bunch of helium balloons to their aluminum lawn chairs and used a BB gun for altitude control. Imagine THAT today. Dennis
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    US Military Shoots Down Fourth Flying Object Near Michigan

    Believe this was a quote from early WWII "Do you see anything?" "No sir, but we're shooting at them". Dennis
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    Ebay Today

    Can't believe nobody's jumped on that PT-26 yet. Dennis
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    Red flags and vetting

    My favorite: "36 foot motorhome. Must sell. One owner, never smoked in, never in accident, original paint, low miles, I ALWAYS KEPT IT IN THE GARAGE". I want to say "please post picture of that garage". Next ad please. I confess, I'm a scrounger. Facebook or craigslist, if they aren't close...
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    Crashes in the News - Thread

    3 strikes. You're out.
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    Crashes in the News - Thread

    Story on my newsfeed was that they were flying low trying to find the field (fog / overcast at night?). There was the tower. Dennis
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    Crashes in the News - Thread

    I've kept quiet until now. I'm not going to "Monday quarterback". My friend Bob, a BIG warbird fan (now deceased) said after a P-51 crash years ago "time to stop flying them, and place them in museums". I didn't agree then, I don't agree now. My argument: You can go to a museum and see a...
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    Parts Wanted Corvair parts wanted (FOR CAR USE).

    I just bought a Corvair (car). There are a few parts I need which are parts you WOULDN'T want or use for an aircraft conversion. I'm looking for lower sheet tin and air damper doors, the belt guides / guards that are on the idler pulley and top of the shroud, possibly an aluminum fan, and the...
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    Curtiss-Stinson Special

    JL, My sincere condolences. While I'm sorry for your loss, I also rejoice in the eternal hope. When Christ mentioned "Do not store up treasure on Earth, store up treasure in Heaven", the one thing we can have in this life and the next is...People. May God comfort your heart at this time. Dennis
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